Protection and assistance for people with a mental illness have become increasingly important. In Saxony-Anhalt, close psychiatric care is being sought. The aids should be available and accessible.

Persons with a mental illness should lead an independent and self-determined life in society.

People with a mental illness suffer from the following diseases or disorders:

• mental or emotional illness,
• mental or emotional disorder of significant magnitude,
• Addiction

If you, too, are affected by a mental illness, you can talk to professionals about treatments. You can make use of all the help offered voluntarily.

Possible aids are advice and mediation in medical and psychosocial measures.

These aids are intended to avoid clinical placement or to reintegrate you into social life after placement.

All measures are accompanied by a doctor or psychotherapist.

Even if you live with a person with a mental illness, you can take advantage of help, especially counseling.